[He returns the embrace.]

I thought that the black might make a good contrast with you, aru.

You really think so?

I am glad then, aru.

[He knew deep down that even he could be very cruel, but... He also had the capacity for gentleness and love just as any other person did.

All his stays on Fortuna have changed him and it's been a rough trip for him these past weeks with the running away and depression, but there were people here who were trying to help him. Stocking was one of them.]

Sure, I do not see any harm in that.

[He smiles a bit.]

I could make some Chinese cuisine. I am always talking about how great it is, but I still have not had the chance to cook it. I should take advantage of the time I have now to see if I have all the ingredients!

That sounds... romantic. [Nothing wrong with that, it's just that he's not exactly an expert in that field.]

[He smiles.]

That is true. No one likes to be alone during the holidays. It is much better when you celebrate with someone else.